Category Archives: OSHA

Wouldn’t it be nice to know ahead of time what an OSHA inspector will be looking for when he comes to your work site? Well, I know the secret. And, it’s not really a secret. Just look at OSHA’s top ten … Continue reading →

I just attended an Associated Builders and Contractors meeting during which Lueder Construction discussed a fatality on one of its worksite. OSHA fully investigated the incident and did not issue a single citation. This is a testament to the safety plan … Continue reading →

On July 28, 2015, OSHA issued proposed rules seeking to clarify an employer’s ongoing obligation to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illness. The new rules were drafted in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals decision … Continue reading →

In a recent Trade Release OSHA announced 60-day delay in enforcing the new Confined Spaces in Construction standard. Here is my earlier blog on the new standard. Full enforcement will not begin until October 2, 2015. During this 60-day temporary enforcement … Continue reading →

On May 1, OSHA announced its final rules for construction workers in confined spaces. The Final Rules, which will take effect August 3, 2015, will require more comprehensive training , with the goal of providing construction workers the same or similar … Continue reading →

OSHA has long held the opinion that general contractors may be held liable for subcontractor’s OSHA violations and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, overseeing the Midwest, has agreed since 2009. To combat this risk, general contractors would be well … Continue reading →

Last September, OSHA announced its final rules for reporting severe injuries and fatalities. The new rules take effect on January 1, 2015. Are you ready? The New Rule Requirements OSHA’s severe injury and fatality reporting requirements apply to all employers … Continue reading →

I recently came across an article in Construction Executive, by Edwin Foulke, listing 13 ways to improve your OSHA compliance record. Mr. Foulke is a prolific writer and presenter on occupational safety and health issues, and author of the Workplace … Continue reading →

OSHA has a sweeps week. Who knew? For two weeks during the year, OSHA inspectors blitz Omaha and greater Nebraska work sites to make sure OSHA’s safety programs are being observed. Unfortunately, we don’t know which week OSHA will conduct … Continue reading →

Well, that didn’t take long. On the heels of the election, , the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it was issuing a Request for Information to initiate the fourth phase of its Standards Improvement Project. This project, called SIP-IV, … Continue reading →

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Sean Minahan is a partner of Lamson, Dugan and Murray and a member of the Litigation Department. Prior to joining Lamson, Dugan and Murray, Mr. Minahan independently contracted with the Iowa State Public Defender’s Office in handling juvenile and adult cases for indigent clients.